A.Six hours:
B.Seven hours.
C.Eight hours.
D.Nine hours.
Which sentence below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in paragraph 5? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.
A.Fire has destroyed much of the original vegetation, so mudflows are now more likely.
B.More damage to vegetation is caused by brush fires than by any other natural event.
C.It is necessary to remove dead and damaged vegetation after a mudflow but not after a fire.
D.Fires occur frequently in areas where the vegetation has been cleared for development.
Dear Mr. Bloggs,
Our records show that you have an outstanding balance dating back to October, 2009. Your October Involce was for £2, 820, 00 and we have yet to receive this payment. Please find a copy of the Involce enclosed.
If this amount has already been paid, please disregard this notice. Otherwise, please forward us this amount owed in full by December 1st, 2009. As our contract Indicates, we begin charging 5% interest for any outstanding balance after 30 days.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation. We hope to continue doing business with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Maria McPhee
Accountant
of Jane Smith Design Ltd.
Enclosure: Involce#23
JANE SMITH DESIGN Ltd
24 Durham Street - London W1F 8XH Tel: 020-7123 1234 Fax: 020-7123 1235
INVOICE
Invoice to:
BBC
For the attention of Joy Bloggs
Production Accountant
"New Horizons"
BBC Television Centre
Wood Lane, London W12 7RJ
Tel: 020 8743 6789
Invoice Date:
27/10/09
Invoice No: 23
Customer Order No: 450003456
Registered office address: 1 Piltdown Green, London NW1 5DF
VAT Registration No: 123456789
What is the main purpose of the letter?
A.Requiring for paying a bill
B.Confirming of over-chargement
C.Complaining about outstanding balance
D.Discovering an invoice
The word "capture" in Passage 2, Paragraph 3, Line 1 is closest in meaning to
A.Restrain
B.Possess
C.Receive
D.Enchant
What is the deadline of Dr. Kathleen Wu submitting the reports on the operations and training programs for Blue & White Restaurants?
A.February 20
B.April 13
C.April 21
D.February 12
How many percent of the people would be in favor of a shorter coffee-break and finishing earlier?
A.25%
B.30%
C.50%
D.55%